It’s hard not to fall in love with the dreamy images of Kiger Gorge, Wildhorse Lake and rest of the backcountry wilderness that surrounds Steens Mountain in Southeastern Oregon. The Steens (yes, it’s just one mountain) is located at the opposite corner of the state from Portland, about a seven-hour drive, and as removed from city life as can be. It’s one of Oregon’s most rugged and lesser-visited destinations to backpack, hike, camp, fish and soak up the grandeur, due to its remoteness and rustic amenities.